Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation governing consumer contracts, including fairness requirements for contract terms and consumer protection provisions. Relevant for deposits paid in a consumer context.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing quality of services, reasonable time for performance, and breach of contract provisions in commercial relationships.
Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing claims, generally allowing 6 years for contract claims from the date of breach.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers against unfair commercial practices and misleading actions or omissions by traders.
Common Law Principles: Fundamental legal principles including law of contract, principle of restitution, and remedies for breach of contract under English common law.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services, relevant if the deposit relates to financial services or products.
Housing Act 1996: Legislative framework for residential tenancies, including provisions for tenancy deposit protection schemes and prescribed information requirements.
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations governing cancellation rights and information requirements in consumer contracts, including distance selling and off-premises contracts.
